291 E Mel Ave UNIT 252Palm SpringsCA92262
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 291 E Mel Ave UNIT 252, Palm Springs, CA, 92262 in Palm Springs at $379,900. Rental yield 7.46%. The 7.46% yield and 1.38 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $104,959 by year five, and $3,499/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $114,201.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(500) | $28,000 |
City averages based on Palm Springs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,362 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,710 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1983
1,263 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$395 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92262, Palm Springs, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,725 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,475 (43.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,025 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,225 (26.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $778,535 |
| Average Home Value | $846,527 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,931
Single Family
14,634
Multi-Family
1,297
Businesses
1,444
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Condo
Built in 1983
1,263 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$395 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92262, Palm Springs, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,725 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,475 (43.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,025 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,225 (26.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $778,535 |
| Average Home Value | $846,527 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,931
Single Family
14,634
Multi-Family
1,297
Businesses
1,444
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices